Local Attractions

Newton Stewart is a busy market town in the heart of rural Galloway. It is described as the the gateway to the Galloway Hills and is the perfect base for walking the Southern Upland Way or the hills and forests that dominate the area.

Near by is the 7 Stanes cycling network at Kirroughtree and Glentrool. The river Cree flows through the town before making its way to the sea at nearby Creetown. The river is excellent for fishing as are the numerous lochs and the not too distant Irish Sea at Portpatrick and Girvan. The area also supports bird-watching, golf and virtually all outdoor pursuits.

A short drive brings you to the rugged and scenic shores of the Solway Firth and the Irish Sea. Stranraer is a 30-minute drive from where you can catch a ferry to Belfast for a day trip to the Emerald Isle.